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A number of homes have been evacuated due to a security alert in west Belfast
A number of homes have been evacuated due to a security alert in west Belfast
Police are currently at the scene of an on-going security alert in the Glenalina Gardens area of west Belfast.
Cordons are in place and the public are asked to avoid the area at this time.
A number of homes have been evacuated due to a security alert in west Belfast
A PSNI spokesperson said that an update will be issued in due course.
A number of homes have been evacuated due to a security alert in west Belfast
News Catch Up – Tuesday 28 October
Local Sinn Féin councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly said: “This security alert is causing serious disruption today, with residents being evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a suspicious device.
“With children off school for the Halloween break, this has been particularly disruptive for families who’ve had to leave their homes at short notice.
“Whiterock Community Centre has opened its doors to anyone needing somewhere to go, and I want to thank staff there for once again stepping up for the local community.
“I’ve been in contact with police and hope the situation can be resolved quickly so people can return home safely.
“In the meantime, I would urge people to avoid the area.”
More details to follow.